MY SCHOOL/REFLECTIONS - 'MY FIRST DAY AT NEW SCHOOL' VIDEO CONFERENCING PROJECT BRIEF

(idea provided by Lydia Maloney, Abersychan Comprehensive School, Torfaen)

Preparation prior to VC

1. Each class will exchange information about themselves and their school as background information.
2. Each class will use this information to prepare questions to ask the partner class.
3. Each teacher will agree on the number of presentations during the actual VC.

Resources

1. Email
2. Internet access
3. PC access
4. Digital camera/camcorder (optional)

Video Conference Agenda – Suggested Activities

1. Initial introductions between the classes/schools.
2. Each class will make their presentations about themselves and their school.
3. The partner class will ask questions relevant to the presentations and the information provided previously.
4. This process will be repeated until all the presentations have been completed.
5. Closing comments and thank you.

Resources

1. Presentations
2. Prepared questions
3. Digital cameras/camcorders (optional)

Follow- up Activity

1. Pupils could exchange written pieces to be studied by the partner pupils - possible peer assessment.

Schedule